Nekto Core
v1.7.3by wpnekto · updated 7 days ago
Adds custom post types, categories, meta boxes, shortcodes, and widgets for displaying projects.
- Rank
- #22,401
- Down1,258 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 41
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.8K
- 1,750 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Nekto Core at a glance
Nekto Core is a WordPress plugin by wpnekto with 40+ active installs, the #22,401 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 7% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.7.3 came out on Nov 1, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 45 plugins tagged “project”, it ranks #11. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats289 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Nekto Core |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 110 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 41 · -8.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 61 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 61 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 45 |
Rank over time
#22,401 · down 282 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #22,401 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,143 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,042 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,076 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,010 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,863 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,617 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,487 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,905 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,166 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,122 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,122 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,119 |
Growth %
Average -0.71% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -19.61% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +18.92% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -11.90% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -31.15% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +17.65% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +15.91% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.22% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Installs 60+ → 40+
- Released 1.7.3 (was 1.7.2)
- Rank #22122 → #23010Installs 40+ → 30+
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.738%
- v1.636%
- v1.526%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.7.3
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Oct 23, 2025
- Last updated
- Nov 1, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Nekto Core
How many websites use Nekto Core?
Nekto Core is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,401 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Nekto Core been downloaded?
1,750 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was Nekto Core last updated?
Version 1.7.3 came out on Nov 1, 2026 (1 week ago).
Is Nekto Core compatible with the latest WordPress?
Nekto Core’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Nekto Core still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 week ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Nekto Core have?
No one has reviewed Nekto Core on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Nekto Core?
The plugins most like Nekto Core, by the tags they share, are Shortcode Widget (10K+), Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) (10K+) and Custom Post Type Widgets (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 41 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.8K |
| Author | wpnekto |
| First released | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Version | 1.7.3 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Nov 1, 2026 |
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